I believe that 211 dwellings on the designated parcel of land is far too many. I am in favour of residential development of a lesser density given the surrounding area and proximity to the small “green area” which has been left in the RAAF base. There is not enough infrastructure to support that many dwellings and I suspect it will develop into tomorrow’s ghetto. A greater emphasis needs to be placed on recreational and green spaces in close proximity to the development. There is no room for trees around the dwellings to reduce the urban heat and encourage birds/wildlife. People often move to Dubbo for a tree change and this has no scope for canopy of trees. Parks for picnics/games/sports ,and walkways/cycleways are also needed. There will be a significant increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic to the (small) Tamworth Street Shopping centre which already has limited parking and some traffic congestion. I would suggest a maximum of about 100 dwellings in that space would be more appropriate and would help with the housing shortage.

I own a property in a nearby street and was not notified of the intended proposal.
What planning is in place to support the existing infrastructure in neighbouring streets mainly Palmer Street, High Street, Margaret Cres and Cobra Street?

Will there be upgrades to services, mainly water as the water pressure with the current system already fails consistently.

The public schools in the zone are already struggling with capacity from high density developments in Southlakes and Magnolia Estates

Why is there no public space available?

What is the definition of “affordable housing”?

Will the existing zoning standards be upheld?

I don’t believe adding more multi-housing to the old RAAF base is the right decision for Dubbo.

Cobra Street is already one of the busiest roads in town. Adding hundreds more residents will only make traffic and congestion worse.

My biggest concern is that this continues a neoliberal approach to planning, where the focus is on growth and development without the same investment in the infrastructure and public services needed to support that growth. Dubbo keeps inviting more people to live here, but our roads, healthcare system and community services are already under pressure.

Many GP’s books are closed due to being at capacity, meaning many people have no choice but to go to the Emergency Department for healthcare that should be available through primary care. We also need to ask where the jobs are. Building more houses doesn’t automatically create employment or improve people’s quality of life.

I think we need to focus on quality, not quantity. Let’s invest in healthcare, roads, public transport, employment opportunities and community infrastructure before approving more large-scale housing developments.

Whether it be private or public housing, it creates more issues. If it is private housing it is not addressing the current housing crisis & if it is public housing it will be left unmanaged covered in rubbish.

Furthermore, it was proposed that the business built would create 500 extra jobs, this is yet to come to fruition. I think we need to focus on the original plans offered, that support the community and divert away from neoliberalism.

The details about the development do not reveal the type of perimeter fencing along Palmer Street. My concern is for the visual amenity if this were to be several hundred metres of Colorbond. Any uniform material deployed on this project boundary without setback or variation would be detrimental to both the appeal of the development and the neighbourhood in which I live.
A uniform fence of this length in this high traffic location would invite anti-social graffiti. If the design were a sheer height or chain wire with barb strands (as it currently is) then it would be unsightly and brutal in contrast to the mixed blend, low rise aspect of this neighbourhood.
There is a very wide verge along Palmer Street popular with dog walkers and fitness enthusiasts, and any hard edge boundary to this public face of the development could be softened with trees and shrubs endemic to the area improving receptivity by residents to the project in the neighbourhood generally, and specifically from residents on the western side of Palmer Street.

The concern isn’t just the number of houses — it’s that the infrastructure to support 211 new dwellings simply doesn’t exist.

South Dubbo’s traffic network is already at breaking point:

Palmer Street is a narrow through‑road with no capacity upgrades planned

No new intersections, turning lanes, or traffic controls are proposed

No additional public transport, footpaths, or cycleways are included

Existing roads already struggle with school traffic, peak‑hour congestion, and safety issues

Adding hundreds of residents without any infrastructure improvements isn’t densification — it’s gridlock.

This is why people are asking questions. Not to stop housing, but to make sure the housing is supported by the roads, services, and facilities needed to make it actually liveable.

I support the project